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Can I cancel the contract with my tenant before it started for not fulfilling his obligations?
Hello,
I need your help with advice.
I own a property and recently signed a contract with a new tenant who is supposed to move by March 1st.
But I haven’t received the deposit or first payment and when I asked about the payment, he said that he is out of the country till mid of March and will check how to sort this issue.
Will the contract be void if he didn’t pay the deposit yet?
Once I signed it, I had to go through the rental dispute center against him even though our contract hadn’t even started yet.
I don’t really want him renting my property after he started raising issues before his tenancy even started.
If both the parties signed the contract and registered the Ejari then the contract will be valid.
If he didn't make the payment or deposit according to the contract, then there is a breach on his part.
So you can cancel this contract, even though the contract has not yet started, there might be some procedures you have to follow.
In order to advise you more, we need to review the contract. Kindly share your WhatsApp number for further discussion.
Yes. If there is a default from the party, then we can cancel the contract and ask for compensation from him if it is mentioned in your tenancy contract.
If the Ejari is registered, then cancelation will also be possible through the authority.
If you want, we can handle the entire procedure as well. So before that, we need to review the contract.
Share your WhatsApp number if you want to proceed with us.
Dear Questioner
It is the obligation of the party to provide the deposit amount, otherwise, you can exit the contract on the terms of the breach.
However, it is advisable to review the contract and find out the possibilities of termination. If you need our assistance in your matter, please share your Whatsapp number.
Dear K.,
We can send a statutory notice to the tenant for the non-payment of rent and file a case for eviction if the tenant does not pay within 30 days.
Further, we need to review the contract to advise you properly. Please send us a copy of the contract by email and call us for detailed discussion and assistance.
Greetings,
When the deadline for paying the first payment comes and the tenant does not pay, you must send him a legal notice to demand the due payment or vacate the property.
If he does not respond, you can file a lawsuit against him. We can do that on your behalf. We are a law firm specializing in such cases.
We are pleased and honored to cooperate with you.
For further inquiries about your topic, you can reach our office or contact us on WhatsApp.
Dear K.,
Thanks for your enquiry.
Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, according to UAE law, a rental contract becomes valid once it is signed by both parties, regardless of whether the tenant has paid the deposit or not.
However, if the tenant fails to pay the deposit or first payment as agreed upon in the contract, you have the right to terminate the contract and seek legal action against the tenant for breach of contract.
In this case, it is advisable to communicate with the tenant and try to resolve the issue amicably. If the tenant is unable to pay the deposit or first payment, you can consider terminating the contract and finding a new tenant.
If the tenant refuses to cooperate, you can file a case with the Rental Dispute Settlement Center to seek compensation for any losses incurred.
It is important to note that the rental contract should clearly state the consequences of non-payment of the deposit or first payment, and both parties should adhere to the terms and conditions stated in the contract.
You can appoint us as your lawyer in order to ensure that your rights are protected in this situation.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
Regards,
